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Apple Blocks Over $2 Billion in App Store Fraud in 2024 Amid Rising Cyber Threats
Apple has disclosed that it thwarted over $2 billion in fraudulent transactions on its App Store in 2024,…
Africa’s Cross-Border Payments Market Set to Reach $1 Trillion by 2035 Amid…
Africa’s cross-border payments market is poised for significant growth, with projections estimating it will nearly…
Shares Stall Ahead of Nvidia Earnings as US Dollar Climbs on Strong Economic Data
Global stock markets showed mixed signals on Wednesday as investors grew cautious ahead of Nvidia’s highly…
Nigeria Unveils N3.3 Trillion Infrastructure Plan to Bridge Digital Divide by 2025
The Nigerian government has announced an ambitious N3.3 trillion ($2 billion) digital infrastructure plan aimed at…
Google’s AI Ad Tools Poised to Supercharge Nigeria’s Digital Economy
Google has unveiled a range of cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) advertising tools aimed at accelerating…
US stock futures rally after long weekend on Trump’s tariff reprieve
U.S. stock index futures surged on Tuesday following the Memorial Day weekend after former President Donald Trump…
OpenAI to Open First Seoul Office as ChatGPT Demand Surges in South Korea
OpenAI announced it will establish its first office in Seoul, marking a significant step as demand for its ChatGPT…
Bank of Ghana Urges Businesses to Use Cedi to Sustain Currency Gains and Calls for…
The Bank of Ghana has called on businesses operating within the country to conduct transactions in the local…
NCC Mandates Telecom Operators to Announce Major Network Outages and Compensate…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced a directive requiring all telecom licensees to…
FG Reaches 6 Million Nigerians with Cash Transfers in Six Months – Minister
The Federal Government of Nigeria has disbursed conditional cash transfers to six million Nigerians within a…
Nigeria Commits $1 Billion to Transform Telecom Infrastructure by Q3 2025
Nigeria is embarking on a significant overhaul of its telecommunications sector, with a $1 billion investment in…
Lagos State to Launch AI Guidelines, Advocate Ethical Investment in $20 Trillion…
The Lagos State government has announced plans to release its first set of Artificial Intelligence (AI)…
Telcos battle 33 outages in May
Nigeria’s telecommunications industry experienced 33 major network outages in May 2025, significantly disrupting…
With 47.73% Spread, Nigeria Still Far from Attaining 70% Broadband Penetration…
Despite bold projections by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to surpass 70% broadband penetration by…
CBN Unveils Draft Standards for Automated AML/CFT Systems to Strengthen Financial…
In a major step toward enhancing Nigeria’s financial security, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released a…
OpenAI Acquires Jony Ive’s AI Device Startup in $6.5 Billion Deal to Launch…
OpenAI has announced the acquisition of io Products, a hardware startup founded by former Apple design chief Jony…
Bitcoin Hits Record High Amid Improving Market Sentiment and Institutional Support
Bitcoin soared to an all-time high on Wednesday, surpassing January’s peak as investor confidence rebounded after…
Africa’s Digital Surge Sparks Urgent Demand for AI and Cybersecurity Talent – SAP…
A new SAP report has revealed that Africa’s fast-growing digital economy is fueling an unprecedented demand for…
Nigerian Tech Startups Defy Economic Storms to Post Seven-Fold Growth
Despite facing one of the toughest economic periods in recent Nigerian history, seven tech companies have recorded…
Nigerians Spend ₦5.3 Trillion on Telecom Services in 2023
In 2023, Nigerians spent an estimated ₦5.3 trillion on telecommunications services, covering voice calls, data…
Google Unveils Bold AI Vision with Smart Glasses, AI Mode, and Premium Plans at…
At its annual I/O conference in Mountain View, California, Google introduced major advancements in artificial…
Lagos Partners with Marketing Analytics Africa to Host Landmark 2025 AMTEC…
Lagos State has announced a strategic partnership with Marketing Analytics Africa (MAA) to host the 2025 African…
Nigeria Risks Losing $11bn Annually Over Digital Skills Gap, Experts Warn
Nigeria could forfeit an estimated $11 billion annually in potential economic growth due to a widening digital…
Nigeria’s Digital Economy Surges with $191m FDI and $2bn Fibre Optic Rollout
Nigeria's digital economy is experiencing unprecedented growth under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, attracting $191…
Youth Innovators Call for Digital Inclusion to Bridge Development Gap
At the recent Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) event in Abuja, young innovators advocated for improved…
MTN Sues 20 Banks to Recover N6bn Interconnect Debt from SleekChip Technologies
MTN Nigeria has taken legal action against over 20 banks in an attempt to recover a debt of approximately N6…
Intel Considers Sale of Networking and Edge Business to Refocus Core Strategy
Intel is reportedly exploring the sale of its networking and edge (NEX) business as part of a broader strategic…
Nigeria’s SEC Launches New Digital Platform to Boost Market Transparency and…
The Nigerian Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has officially launched the…
AI to Boost Farm Yields and Reduce Losses in Nigeria – Experts Highlight Potential…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to significantly transform Nigeria’s agricultural sector by…
Tech Entrepreneurs Champion Digital Inclusion on Global Accessibility Awareness…
As part of the global observance of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), tech entrepreneurs and industry…